Description
Salary range: $28.04 to $31.15
We offer eligible employees a comprehensive employee pension (OMERS) and benefit package upon start date, a commitment to ongoing learning, and an exceptional work environment.
The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 34,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern Ontario, KPR serves the Municipality of Clarington, Northumberland and Peterborough Counties, and City of Quinte West/Murray Ward.
The Board is situated on the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg people, serving three vibrant First Nation communities which include Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation. Today, this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and we acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of all Indigenous people across Turtle Island, current and through history.
All positions in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board support the school’s priority of student achievement and the Boards mission to educate our students to excel in learning, to succeed in life and to enrich our communities. Employees demonstrate empathy and respect in all interactions, are committed to service excellence, and embrace change through innovation.
As part of our strategy to provide on-going support for our schools, the Board is now accepting resumes from qualified applicants for the full-time position Language Acquisition Support Worker.
The purpose of the Language Acquisition Support Worker provides language modeling services, oral/manual, depending upon the student need, as part of a communication support continuum and educational assistance including preparation of materials for students who are deaf. The LASW role will provide bilingual/bicultural supports for students who are deaf and hard of hearing to aid in the development of American Sign Language/English.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilitate the student’s language acquisition in the educational environment by providing access to ASL in a variety of classroom settings including field trips, assemblies, alternative programs; language acquisition support may also include other school environment settings such as recess and nutrition breaks, as required.
Bring educational activities and conversation to a student’s linguistic level through language modeling.
Increase the student’s vocabulary, syntax and critical thinking.
Interact with the student to focus their attention on relevant information, guide appropriate responses, advise student of social expectations, including but not limited to turn taking, appropriate vocalization and how language is influenced by social distance.
Provide educational support in collaboration with the teacher(s) and other support staff personnel.
Prepare for the day by maintaining good communication with the teacher, becoming familiar with content areas and developing strategies to facilitate student success.
Participate in parent teacher interviews, case conferences, and IEP meetings when directed by the teacher or Principal.
In conjunction with the teacher, establish a physical setting within the learning environment for communication interaction.
Meet with designated system special education teachers and classroom teachers on a regular basis regarding the communication needs of the student.
Participate as an active member of the educational team and acts as an adult role model to all students.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Two (2) year college diploma in a related field such as Educational Assistant, Early Childhood Education, Youth Care Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or ASL Instructor.
Sign Language Proficiency minimum ASL 303 or ASL as their primary language.
One (1) year of related experience.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS REQUIRED
Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) (Full Program).
Demonstrated fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).
Knowledge of child and language development.
Knowledge of cross-cultural issues for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, student, staff and interpreters.
Ability to work in collaboration with the school personnel in the supervision and instruction of students with special education needs.
Ability to implement instruction while ensuring the safety of the student.
Demonstrated ability to respect the confidentiality of information, practices tact and diplomacy.
Promotes an atmosphere of respect for children and adults.
You will be asked below to answer whether or not you have each of these qualifications and if needed, you will be asked to submit proof.
Note:
Effective June 2012, the certificate programs listed above will be mandatory requirements and these training sessions must be completed in advance of application in order to be considered to have met the qualifications of this job. Please refer to KPR on the Web - Documents & Forms - Document Sets - CUPE Job Descriptions.
The three rates of pay (start - 90%, 3 month - 95%, and 1 year - 100%) are shown above for each position posted in order to provide complete job rate information for permanent employees with less than 12 months service who may wish to apply for the vacancy.
KPRDSB is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people of Ontario and across the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse background and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:
• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
KPRDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
